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CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET-REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

October 20, 2026

CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.

145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A

OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION

Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA

City Council:

Council President, Bob Rodericks – At Large

Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1

Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2

Councilman Frank Fogarty - Ward 3

Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4

City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello

City Clerk, Andreza (Andy) Skipworth

I. CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call

Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____

II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG

The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session, pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(2) Related to Collective Bargaining with EPPMTEAS LOCAL 3223 Memorandum of Agreement related to Stipends – Discussion and Possible Vote

MOTION TO MOVE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

MOTION RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

V. CONSENT CALENDAR - For discussion and possible vote

A. COUNCIL JOURNALS:

1. Regular meeting minutes 9/29/2026, 10/6/2026, 10/13/2026

B. LETTERS – NEW ADDRESS

1. 194 – 196 Juniper Street, East Providence, RI 02914, Map 106, block 34, Parcel 012.00

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

VI. LICENSES - For discussion and possible vote

A. NON-PUBLIC HEARING

1. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (Dance and Music)

Applicant: Vilia Putrius

Business Name: Ocean State Ballet Foundation

Address: 37 N blossom Street, East Providence, RI

Date & Time: 10/25/26; 4pm – 6pm

2. Special Event – One Day Entertainment License (NE Moms Collective Trunk or Treat)

Applicant: Denyel Monroe

Business Name: Ocean State Ballet Foundation

Address: 1 Clyde Avenue, East Providence, RI

Date & Time: 10/30/2026; 5pm – 8pm

3. Special Event – One Day Alcohol License

Applicant: Monica Anderson

Business Name: St. Mary Academy – Bayview

Address: 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI

Date & Time: 10/16/2026; 5:30pm – 9pm

4. Type of Business: New Dance and Entertainment

Applicant: Hannah Cain

Business Name: Lot Fore LLC

Owner’s Location: 3350 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI

B. MOTION TO BUNDLE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

C. MOTION TO APPROVE NON-PUBLIC HEARING LICENSES

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

D. PUBLIC HEARING

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

VII. COMMUNICATIONS

Any person who submits a communication to the Council and wishes to speak on it must indicate this in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. A person who lists more than one topic on their communication will be allowed to speak on the first one listed.

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT

All persons wishing to make public comment shall sign a public comment sheet stating their name, address and the subject of their comments. Each speaker will be limited to three (3) minutes. The order of speakers will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and the maximum time for public comment shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes per meeting.

IX. APPOINTMENTS – NONE

X. COUNCIL MEMBERS

1. A request to unallocated capital funds towards Oldham School for mold remediation. Councilman Lawson

XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for second and/or final passage

For discussion and possible vote - NONE

XII. CONTINUED BUSINESS - NONE

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS – Director of Policy & Constituent Services, Andre Herrera

1. Appointment/Reappointment requiring Council Confirmation

• None

2. Appointment/Reappointment not requiring Council Confirmation

• None

3. Items for announcement/discussion

The City of East Providence welcomes all to our Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 1 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Garden of Flags - Veterans Memorial Park.

B. REPORTS OF OTHER CITY OFFICIALS

C. REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON – Councilman Lawson

D. RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote

1. Resolution authorizing the granting of an easement to the Narragansett Electric Company to install a distribution system at the Wolf School. Introduced by Council President Rodericks

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

2. Resolution requesting elimination of registration fees for certain vehicles. Introduced by Council President Rodericks

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

3. Resolution requesting the department of public works conduct an assessment of the Oldham School. Introduced by Councilman Lawson

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

E. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES - For discussion and possible vote

1. An ordinance authorizing the director of finance to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes (TANS for FY 2027)

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

2. Ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence ordering the assessment and collection of property tax on the ratable real estate and tangible personal property (FY 2027)

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

XVII. ADJOURNMENT

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.

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